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"Sequels suck"

Many people think sequels suck because they're seen as cash ins on the success of the first movie. Unless it's a huge blockbuster they tend to have a smaller production value and rest on their laurels a little bit.

Can you think of a movie sequel that was way better or at least on par with the original?

Bonus points if you name a sequel you love that no one else seems to like.

I actually like Shrek the Third a lot! *prepares shield for the inevitable tomato rain*

The problem with the Disney sequels is that they're generally made by zero of the same people, with 1% of the budget, purely with the intent of selling it to parents who want to keep their kids busy. Still loved Aladdin and the King of Thieves though.

Gremlins 2 is a great spoof of itself and the problem with lots of sequels as a whole.

Since it's so self-aware it makes for a good time. If you're forced to make a sequel you don't want, and you know you can't capture the original magic, then I think doing what Gremlins 2 did is a pretty great alternative.

Toy Story 2 and 3
The Godfather 2
The Dark Knight
The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Return of the King
Terminator 2
Aliens